http://www.usaid.gov/press/missions/ Recent Middle East Mission Press Releases from the U.S. Agency for International Development. http://www.usaid.gov/images/main/usaid_logo_new.jpg http://www.usaid.gov en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@info.usaid.gov webmaster@info.usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_07192011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_07192011.html West Bank/Gaza On July 19th, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented with Save the Children US in partnership with Mercy Corps, held a closeout ceremony in celebration of completion of its four year support for Dar al Kalima College in Bethlehem. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:26:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05262011a.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05262011a.html West Bank/Gaza On May 26, the Palestinian Authority and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the Dura Cluster Water Storage and Distribution System project in Al Dahiriya in the Hebron Governorate, a $13 million water project benefitting over 46,000 residents of the Southern West Bank. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:44:57 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05262011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05262011.html West Bank/Gaza On Thursday, the Ruwwad Palestinian Youth Empowerment Project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the Education Development Center, Inc (EDC), held an environmental day in Ramallah's sister city of Al Bireh. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:37:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05172011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05172011.html West Bank/Gaza On May 17th, the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated the completion of 66 kilometers of rehabilitated roads in the Southern West Bank in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Hebron. Tue, 17 May 2011 16:39:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_05172011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_05172011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إحتفلت السلطة الفلسطينية والوكالة الأميركية للتنمية الدولية USAID) ) يوم الثلاثاء الموافق 17أيار 2011 باستكمال تأهيل وتعبيد 66 كم من الطرق في جنوب الضفة الغربية، وذلك في حفل أقيم في الخليل. Tue, 17 May 2011 17:02:08 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05112011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05112011.html West Bank/Gaza On Wednesday, the Model Schools Network Program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), held a bicycle race in Saffa in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to raise awareness of the importance of sports to build self-esteem and create a sense of accomplishment. Wed, 11 May 2011 16:40:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_04282011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_04282011.html West Bank/Gaza "I was excited about this day. My friends and I were happy with the wide-range of activities," said Qatr Al Nada, a 10–year-old student, following her participation in International Earth Day celebrations held on Thursday at Deir Qaddis Primary Girls' School. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:44:18 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_04282011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_04282011.htm نظمّت مدرسة بنات دير قديس الأساسية في قرية دير قديس \ قضاء رام الله يوم الخميس الماضي يوماً احتفالياً بمناسبة يوم الأرض العالمي. وقد قامت مؤسسة CHF الدّولية برعاية اليوم بتمويل من الوكالة الأميريكية للتنمية الدولية USAID . Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:16:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03312011a.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03312011a.html West Bank/Gaza The Palestinian Faculty Development Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by AMIDEAST, held a launching ceremony Thursday to acknowledge the recent establishment of a Center for Teaching Excellence at Bethlehem University. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:18:18 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03312011a.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03312011a.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إحتفلت جامعة بيت لحم بإطلاق مركز للتميز في التعليم بدعم من برنامج الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية (USAID ) لتطوير الكوادر التعليمية في الجامعات الفلسطينية من خلال شريكتها الأمديست. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:45:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03312011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03312011.html West Bank/Gaza On Thursday, the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the U.S. Government celebrated the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) hand-over of a new water well service rig to the Palestinian Water Authority in the Southern West Bank. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:21:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03312011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03312011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إحتفلت السلطة الفلسطينية والوكالة الأميركية للتنمية الدولية USAID)) يوم الخميس الموافق 31 آذار بتسليم رافعة لمضخات المياه لسلطة المياه الفلسطينية في جنوب الضفة الغربية. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:51:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03262011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03262011.html West Bank/Gaza American Consul General Daniel Rubinstein joined Palestinian women and their children on Thursday to celebrate Palestinian Mother's Day at an event held at the Salfeet Women's Charity. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:17:56 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03252011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03252011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إنضم القنصل الأمريكي العام دانيال روبنستين للنساء الفلسطينيات وأطفالهن يوم الخميس للاحتفال بعيد الأم الفلسطينية في حفل أقيم في جمعية سلفيت الخيرية للنساء. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:27:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03172011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03172011.html West Bank/Gaza The Augusta Victoria Hospital of Jerusalem and partners celebrated the introduction of a new radiation therapy system on Thursday, March 17. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:23:07 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03162011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03162011.html West Bank/Gaza The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the International Youth Foundation (IYF) announced Wednesday a new four-year initiative to improve the employment, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement opportunities for Palestinian youth. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:24:06 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03162011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03162011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة أعلنت الوكالة الأميركية للتنمية الدولية، بالشراكة مع مؤسسة الشباب الدولية، يوم الأربعاء عن انطلاق مبادرة تستمر لمدة أربع سنوات، وتهدف إلى تحسين فرص التوظيف، وتعزيز فرص الريادة والمشاركة المدنية لدى الشباب الفلسطيني. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:34:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03072011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03072011.html West Bank/Gaza "I am really excited to be enrolled in the Engineering Fellows program - it offers the opportunity to gain a unique field-based work experience in the Engineering sector," said Maysa Sawalha, a 23 year old recent graduate of Al-Najah University, following her participation in the Engineering Fellows Program orientation held today in Ramallah. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:04:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03072011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03072011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة أطلقت نقابة المهندسين وبالتعاون مع مؤسسة CHF الدولية وضمن برنامج تنمية البنية التحتية المجتمعية الممول من الوكالة الاميركية للتنمية الدولية USAID ، برنامج المهندسين الزملاء وذلك في لقاء عقد يوم أمس الاثنين في فندق السيزرز في رام الله. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:11:09 -0500 http://egypt.usaid.gov/en/pressreleases/Pages/bnp_lead.aspx http://egypt.usaid.gov/en/pressreleases/Pages/bnp_lead.aspx Egypt USAID/Egypt, BNP Paribas Bank, and Lead Foundation celebrated today the signing of a loan agreement to support Egypt's poor and low-income entrepreneurs at a special ceremony in the Cairo offices of the Lead. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:54:16 -0500 http://egypt.usaid.gov/en/pressreleases/Pages/bnp_lead_ar.aspx http://egypt.usaid.gov/en/pressreleases/Pages/bnp_lead_ar.aspx مصر احتفلت هيئة المعونة الأمريكية في مصر و بنك باريباس BNP و مؤسسة Lead اليوم بتوقيع اتفاق قرض لدعم الفقراء ومحدودي الدخل من أصحاب الأعمال الريادية، وذلك في حفل خاص بمكتب مؤسسة Lead بالقاهرة. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:00:18 -0500 http://iraq.usaid.gov/node/207 http://iraq.usaid.gov/node/207 Iraq Seventy-three Public Administration and Public Policy graduates were honored January 8 at a ceremony sponsored by the U.S. Government and USAID's National Capacity Development Program, or USAID/Tatweer in Arabic. Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:13:29 -0500 http://iraq.usaid.gov/ar/node/218 http://iraq.usaid.gov/ar/node/218 العراق تم تكريم ثلاثة وسبعون من خريجي الادارة العامة والسياسة العامة يوم السبت المصادف الثامن من كانون الثاني/ يناير من عام 2011 في حفل إقيم تحت رعاية الحكومة الأمريكية وبرنامج تطوير القدرات الوطنية التابع للوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية. Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:58:34 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_January_5_2011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_January_5_2011.html West Bank/Gaza On January 5, the Palestinian Faculty Development Program (PFDP), an AMIDEAST-implemented project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Open Society Institute (OSI), hosted a ceremony via videoconference between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank to celebrate the granting of over 2,000 scholarships to Palestinian students for a four-year undergraduate degree program at Al Azhar University in Gaza. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:05:30 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_15_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_15_2010.html West Bank/Gaza The residents of Nablus celebrated the opening of Safeer Center, recently constructed by CHF International (CHF) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and in partnership with Safeer Childcare Society. The new facility serves 12,300 children from the Askar Area. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:19:12 -0500 http://jordan.usaid.gov/press_display.cfm?id=1157 http://jordan.usaid.gov/press_display.cfm?id=1157 Jordan USAID/Jordan is sponsoring the 6th IWA Specialist Conference on Efficient Use and Management of Water with a focus on Water Demand Management: Challenges & Opportunities. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:31:27 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_2_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_2_2010.html West Bank/Gaza On December 2, 2010, the Palestinian Authority (PA) celebrated the inauguration of the newly refurbished Nablus Post Office. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:00:36 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_1_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_1_2010.html West Bank/Gaza On Wednesday, December 1, 2010, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and representatives of the Palestinian Authority (PA) together with other dignitaries celebrated the completion of the newly constructed Bani Na'im Water Reservoir. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:03:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_1_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_1_2010.html West Bank/Gaza November 1 marked the successful conclusion of Palestinian Authority (PA) Centers of Excellence Leadership Conference. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:06:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_5_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_5_2010.html West Bank/Gaza On October 5th, residents and local government representatives of Beit Ijza, together with representatives of the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the U. S. Government, celebrated the completion of the newly constructed Beit Ijza Basic Coeducational School. Tue, 05 Oct 2010 15:19:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1286.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1286.html Lebanon In coordination with the Nahr El-Bared Recovery and Reconstruction Unit at the Office of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the United States government announces a $2.7 million expansion of economic development projects in the second ring around the Nahr El-Bared camp in Bebnine, Mhamarah, Minnieh, Bedaweh, Bhanin, and Deir Imar and adjacent areas. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:43:37 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_July_31_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_July_31_2010.html West Bank/Gaza The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its partner AMIDEAST, opened a two-day conference today that addresses partnership in teaching excellence in higher education. Wed, 31 Jul 2010 13:35:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1287.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1287.html Lebanon On September 7, 2010, the American Community School (ACS) opened its Outdoor Education and Nature Center in Deir El Qamar, Chouf. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:45:57 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_July_28_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_July_28_2010.html West Bank/Gaza As part of the U.S. Government's ongoing support of the Palestinian Authority's efforts to develop West Bank infrastructure, the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) inaugurated the Al Ezzariya Eastern Entrance Road and Abu Dis Internal Roads in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Al Ezzariya on Wednesday. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:52:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_July282010.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_July282010.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إفتتحت السلطة الفلسطينية والوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية (USAID ) يوم الأربعاء الموافق الثامن والعشرين من تموز طريق المدخل الشرقي للعيزرية وطرقا داخلية في أبو ديس، وذلك في إطار الدعم المستمر من الحكومة الأمريكية لجهود السلطة الفلسطينية في تطوير البنية التحتية في الضفة الغربية. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:53:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1225.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1225.html Lebanon On July 12, 2010 Ambassador Michele J. Sison presented $1,178,122 to the Lebanese American University (LAU) to support its student financial aid program. Mon, 12 Jul 2010 14:57:08 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1235.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1235.html Lebanon On July 16, 2010 Ambassador Michele J. Sison presented $450,081 to Haigazian University to directly support its student financial aid program. Fri, 16 Jul 2010 14:52:47 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1226.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1226.html Lebanon On July 14, 2010, the U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michele J. Sison and United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/ Lebanon Economic Growth Program Officer, Mark Wilt attended the opening ceremony of the renovated Judicial Training Institute (JTI) with Minister of Justice Ibrahim Najjar and members of the High Judicial Council. Wed, 14 Jul 2010 14:55:26 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_June_16_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_June_16_2010.html West Bank/Gaza The residents of Saida village and Tulkarem city celebrated the opening of Saida Public Park and Tulkarem Sports Hall, recently constructed by CHF International (CHF) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the Ministry of Youth and Sports, the Ministry of Finance, Tulkarem Municipality and the community of Tulkarem. The two facilities are essential meeting grounds for sports, entertainment, and social activities, serving 120,000 community members. Wed, 16 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1200.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1200.html Lebanon On June 11, 2010, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol attended the closing ceremony for the “Custodial Bank Accounts – End Gender Discrimination” project that marked a new milestone on the road to eroding discrimination against women. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1201.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1201.html Lebanon On June 11, 2010, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol attended the closing ceremony for the “Custodial Bank Accounts – End Gender Discrimination” project that marked a new milestone on the road to eroding discrimination against women. Fri, 11 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_June_2_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_June_2_2010.html West Bank/Gaza As part of the United States Government’s ongoing support of the Palestinian Authority’s efforts to strengthen the private sector and improve the business and investment climate, U.S Agency for International Development (USAID) Chief Operating Officer Alonzo Fulgham announced approximately $30 million in new activities aimed at enhancing the Palestinian private sector’s competitiveness. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1150.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1150.html Lebanon On May 26, 2010, the acting director of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) mission in Lebanon, Kimberly Delaney, honored more than twenty Lebanese citizens with disabilities on the completion of a vocational training and advocacy program for the inclusion of people with disabilities in Lebanon’s social and economic development. Wed, 26 May 2010 11:46:08 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1127.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1127.html Lebanon From April 27-30, 2010 United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Middle East Anne Aarnes visited Lebanon to highlight U.S. assistance projects throughout Lebanon. Fri, 30 Apr 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1126.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1126.html Lebanon On April 29, 2010 Ambassador Michele J. Sison and the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Middle East Anne Aarnes participated in placing a corner stone for a new farmer-to-consumer market in Bebnine. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1125.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1125.html Lebanon On April 26, 2010, United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol attended the launch of “Beyond Beirut”, a non-governmental organization (NGO) which will strengthen cooperation of public and private sector groups in the tourist industry. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1106.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1106.html Lebanon On April 16, 2010, thirty one journalism students in their final year of study at university were recognized for completion of training on the principles of investigative journalism. Fri, 16 Apr 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_April_14_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_April_14_2010.html West Bank/Gaza On Wednesday, April 14, 2010, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry of Health, together with other Palestinian Authority (PA) dignitaries, participated in a ground breaking event to announce the start of rehabilitation works at the Jericho Governmental Hospital. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:58:06 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1105.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1105.html Lebanon Ambassador Michele J. Sison and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol attended the opening ceremony of a seaside park around the Nahr El-Bared Camp that will provide Lebanese and Palestinian residents with access to the sea. Sat, 10 Apr 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1089.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1089.html Lebanon On March 1, 2010, students, faculty and administrators from the International College (IC) welcomed U.S. Ambassador Michele J. Sison to their campus in Beirut. Ambassador Sison presented two checks totaling US $351,613 to the International College to directly support its student financial aid program. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:03:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1066.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1066.html Lebanon On March 1, 2010, students, faculty and administrators from the International College (IC) welcomed U.S. Ambassador Michele J. Sison to their campus in Beirut. Ambassador Sison presented two checks totaling US $351,613 to the International College to directly support its student financial aid program. Mon, 08 Mar 2010 14:03:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1064.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1064.html Lebanon U.S. Ambassador to Lebanon Michele J. Sison and United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol attended the opening ceremony of the renovated Beirut Enforcement Court with Minister of Justice Ibrahim Najjar and members of the High Judicial Council. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 14:03:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1006.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1006.html Lebanon United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol officially launched a new after-school activities program for public schools throughout Lebanon with Minister Hassan Mneimneh and Director General Fady Yarak at the Ministry of Education and Higher Education on February 17, 2010. Wed, 17 Feb 2010 10:06:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1005.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1005.html Lebanon United States Agency for International Development (USAID)/Lebanon Mission Director Denise A. Herbol spoke at the opening of a training seminar entitled, “The Judiciary, Guardian of the Principles of Human Rights,” held at the Movenpick Hotel on February 13, 2010. Sat, 13 Feb 2010 10:06:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1004.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1004.html Lebanon On February 5, 2010, U.S. Ambassador Michele J. Sison witnessed the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Lebanese Ministry of Interior and Municipalities to provide technical support for the upcoming municipal elections in Lebanon. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 10:06:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1003.html http://www.usaid.gov/lb/articles/press_release_1003.html Lebanon On January 31, 2010 the people of Bebnine, Mohammara, Aabde, and Minieh, four communities located around the Naher El Bared Camp, celebrated the closing ceremony of the “Improving Opportunities for Youth” project that provided training and assistance to Lebanese and Palestinian youth and benefited their communities. Sun, 31 Jan 2010 10:06:43 -0500 http://jordan.usaid.gov/press_display.cfm?id=1153 http://jordan.usaid.gov/press_display.cfm?id=1153 Jordan Minister of Health Dr. Nayef Al-Fayez and U.S. Ambassador Stephen Beecroft today inaugurated the recently-renovated Abu-Obaidah Hospital in Northern Aghwar. The renovation is part of the Health Systems Strengthening project, which is funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:07:58 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_January_21_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_January_21_2010.html West Bank/Gaza Eleven Palestinian entrepreneurs from the West Bank and Gaza specializing in software development, outsourcing, factory automation, and other facets of information and communications technology (ICT) will explore partnering opportunities with U.S. companies during a roundtable and a business to business (B2B) conference sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in Washington, D.C. on January 21, 2010. Thu, 21 Jan 2010 11:55:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_January_12_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_January_12_2010.html West Bank/Gaza The United States Agency for International Development, the Catholic Relief Services and the Middle East Nonviolence and Democracy held the second nonviolence adventure camp under the Youth Voices for Community Action project (YVCA) for 54 youth leaders from the Jenin area. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 11:57:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_19_2009.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_19_2009.html West Bank/Gaza The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) celebrated the completion of 30.2 kilometers of roads, three schools, and a water system in the Hebron Governorate at an event held in the city of Tarqumia on Wednesday. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:05:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_nov192009.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_nov192009.htm تجمع طلبة الصف الثاني الابتدائي من مدرسة الأزهار في الخليل حول منسقة متحف العلوم في جامعة القدس ديما حلواني وهي تشرح لهم خصائص المغناطيس وما يقوم بجذبه من أجسام عبر سرد قصة مشوقة جذبت انتباه الطلبة وتركيزهم، وذلك في وقت كان الطلبة يجربون ويحاولون بأيديهم اكتشاف الأجسام التي يجذبها المغناطيس وتلك التي لا يجذبها. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:04:03 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_18_2009.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_18_2009.html West Bank/Gaza The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Palestinian Health Sector Reform and Development Project (Flagship Project) awarded seven Nablus community-based organizations subcontracts to improve health services in their communities Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:08:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_10_2009.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_10_2009.html West Bank/Gaza AMIDEAST and the Ministry of Education and Higher Education (MOEHE) announced expansion of the Model Schools Network (MSN) Program to include Palestinian public schools. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 09:09:26 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_5_2009.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_5_2009.html West Bank/Gaza The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), through its Enterprise Development and Investment Promotion (EDIP) project, supported the annual Palestinian Technology Week, ExpoTech, November 1-5, in Ramallah and via live teleconference in Gaza City. More than 30,000 Palestinian information and communication technology (ICT) experts, entrepreneurs, other business and local government leaders, and representatives from international companies attended the week-long event. Several diplomatic officials also attended, including U.S. Consul General Daniel Rubinstein. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 12:49:05 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_21_2009.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_21_2009.html West Bank/Gaza The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in coordination with the Palestinian Authority and Israeli Customs, launched the latest in a series of joint Palestinian-Israeli customs training courses. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:01:11 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_oct212009.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_oct212009.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة أطلقت الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية (USAID)، وبالتعاون مع سلطتي الجمارك الفلسطينية والإسرائيلية، التدريب الأخير ضمن سلسلة من التدريبات المشتركة بين الجانبين. وكان مشروع تسهيل التجارة (TFP) التابع للوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية قد نظم ست حلقات تدريبية مكثفة حول عملية التخليص الجمركي لثلاثين موظفا في دائرة الجمارك والضريبة وضريبة القيمة المضافة الفلسطينية، طورتها مجموعة من المهنيين والفنيين والمتخصصين العاملين في إدارة الجمارك الإسرائيلية. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:28:16 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_20_2009.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_20_2009.html West Bank/Gaza The Holy Family Hospital of Bethlehem dedicated state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment provided through USAID's Palestinian Health Sector Reform and Development Project (Flagship Project) at an event held today (Tuesday). Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:26:53 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_oct202009.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_oct202009.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة باشر مستشفى العائلة المقدسة في بيت لحم باستخدام أحدث المعدات التشخيصية المقدمة من الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية (USAID) عبر مشروع إصلاح وتطوير القطاع الصحي الفلسطيني. وشارك في حفل أقيم لهذا الغرض د. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:43:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_8_2009.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_8_2009.html West Bank/Gaza The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Palestinian Authority celebrated the completion of 5 rehabilitated roads, 4 new schools, and a water project in the Northern West Bank at an event held in Arrabeh in the Jenin Governorate on Thursday. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 11:44:14 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_6_2009.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_October_6_2009.html West Bank/Gaza The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Palestinian Authority celebrated the inauguration of a new project in Mount Jerzim in the Nablus Governorate implemented under USAID's Emergency Water and Sanitation and Other Infrastructure Program. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:43:08 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_10062009.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/ar_10062009.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إحتفلت الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية (USAID) والسلطة الفلسطينية اليوم الخميس بتدشين مشروع شبكة المياة في جبل جرزيم في محافظة نابلس، والذي تم تنفيذه ضمن برنامج المياه والصرف الصحي والبنية التحتية الطارئ الممول من الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية (USAID). Tue, 06 Oct 2009 16:46:37 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_July_23_2009.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_July_23_2009.html West Bank/Gaza The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Palestinian Health Sector Reform and Development project (the Flagship Project) launched its support of West Bank NGO health care providers to help them improve the quality of their health services. Tue, 23 Jul 2009 09:47:23 -0500